Snatch a part in Guy's new film

Budding actors and actresses are being invited to bid for the chance to star in Guy Ritchie's next film.

The British director's Midas touch has made Brit flicks Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch massive worldwide hits. His most recent offering - Love, Sex, Drugs And Money in which Madonna will appear - is bound to attract fans of the couple, regardless of whether critics rate it or not.

Now two places are up for grabs in an online charity auction - one for a male and one for a female extra.

The project is about the last major battle of the Crusades, The siege of Malta, set in 1565. He has said that the roles - for whoever wins - will be either "girl in pub", or "first victim", or even "second spear carrier".

The posts are being auctioned on a website run by the charity Youth UK, which the winning bidders' money will go towards.

The charity works with disadvantaged young people in difficult circumstances, and is celebrating its 90th anniversary.

The highest bidders are promised a day or two filming their part, a listing in the credits and an invitation to the world premiere.

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